Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdc-9df3-71f4-9c50-ff0556736d29/id-6509258-dfc-nmni-key-management-system-for-all-museum-sites-pre-marke

pending GB open procedure

# ID 6509258 - DFC - NMNI - Key management system for all museum sites - PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT

[National Museums NI](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-museums-ni)

Estimated value

£400,000

Published

23 Apr 2026

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## Who can bid

- Below-threshold contract

    Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts).

    [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85)
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

\*\*Preliminary Market Engagement\*\* The Department for Communities, National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI), is preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract for a the provision, support and maintenance of a Key Management System for all NMNI sites. The contract duration is estimated to be 8 years. The potential scale and scope of this contract is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement, NMNI wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline of 3pm on 26th May 2026. Please see document entitled "ID 6509258 - PME Questionnaire Key Management System" in CfT documents for further detail.

## CPV classification

Security equipment Surveillance and security systems and devices Emergency and security equipment Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment Locks, keys and hinges Technical computer support services Computer support services Computer-related services Systems and technical consultancy services System and support services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0689d6-2026-04-23T15:00:57+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0689d6-2026-04-23T15:00:57+01:00)

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